Pila Charger

[T-Mac]

Thinking of getting one of these but not sure how it works with the 4 stages. Are the 4 different stages automatic or selectable? Also noticed in pictures of these that it has a button on either side. Are these switches that depress when the lid is closed? Thanks

Charging process
Stage 1 – Automatic analyzing battery status
Stage 2 – Quick charge
Stage 3 – Slow charge
Stage 4 – Standby mode, trickle charge

 

[Fizzy-Penny]

Unless they make different versions of the thing: I just put the batts in, close the lid, plug it in. There's two lights for each batt. Red = it's going through the stages that pertain to charging it. Green = it's done.

 

[Dana A]

I was going to buy a Pila also but it only has two battery bays and that would be a PITA for me. They are supposed to be the best tho.

 

[X P3 Flight Engineer]

Thinking of getting one of these but not sure how it works with the 4 stages. Are the 4 different stages automatic or selectable? Also noticed in pictures of these that it has a button on either side. Are these switches that depress when the lid is closed? Thanks

Charging process
Stage 1 – Automatic analyzing battery status
Stage 2 – Quick charge
Stage 3 – Slow charge
Stage 4 – Standby mode, trickle charge

Thank You for posting this! Obviously Stage 1 determines the appropriate charge. (I didn't know how they worked either.)

I am interested as well. What is the best price for them in Canada or U.S.?

Enjoy!

 

[T-Mac]

Best price I have found is ~$45 from RTDvapors or Super-T.

 

[markfm]

A good alternative for 3.7V batteries, at less than half the price, is the XTAR WP2 II, it gets very good reviews in the light forums. There's a switch on the front of it -- use position 1 for smaller batteries, 2 for larger (1 = 500 mA max charge current, 2 = 1000 mA max). Pick up a spare pair of spacers, about $1, if you need to charge shorter batteries (like 16340).

 

[pianoguy]

The lid doesn't have anything to do with the buttons - the lid can be left open or closed. The button can be used to force a top-off of a battery that is not quite fully charged, but is still in spec. My Pila charger has been working great for the past 18 months - I'm very happy with it.

 

[cmantis]

There is also a six battery version of this charger. I have the one mentioned below and it comes with 2 spacers but to charge the shorter batteries I purchased an additional pair which was $1.

A good alternative for 3.7V batteries, at less than half the price, is the XTAR WP2 II, it gets very good reviews in the light forums. There's a switch on the front of it -- use position 1 for smaller batteries, 2 for larger (1 = 500 mA max charge current, 2 = 1000 mA max). Pick up a spare pair of spacers, about $1, if you need to charge shorter batteries (like 16340).

 

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[Karn]

Gotta get me one, have a trust fire now and it is just so slow

 

[Shortstuff116]

Gotta get me one, have a trust fire now and it is just so slow

I have the Xtar 2 and it used to take 7-8 hours to charge my AW IMR 18650 batteries in my old Trustfire-001 now takes approximately 2 hours on the 1000mah (1 amp) setting. Excellent charger!

 

[Orsm]

I have the Xtar 2 and it used to take 7-8 hours to charge my AW IMR 18650 batteries in my old Trustfire-001 now takes approximately 2 hours on the 1000mah (1 amp) setting. Excellent charger!

The Xtar chargers are really nice, I don't think you can get a better charger for that kind of money. But I only use the 1000 mah mode if I need a new batt fast, the 500 mah should be better for your batteries lifespan.

 

[Scribbles25]

Got one today and seen it said to only use Pila batteries or it can cause damage? Also is it safe to use 3100mah batteries on this thing?

Thanks

 

[Baditude]

Got one today and seen it said to only use Pila batteries or it can cause damage? Also is it safe to use 3100mah batteries on this thing?

I have one on the way from Altsmoke. I got it because of the multiple stage charging, quicker charging times, and its reputation. I am hoping it will be a wise investment over time.

What brand batteries are you using in your charger? I just got a couple Ultrafire from Altsmoke with my Silver Bullet.

 

[Ratchet]

Got one today and seen it said to only use Pila batteries or it can cause damage? Also is it safe to use 3100mah batteries on this thing?

Thanks

Don't know about the 3100's but I don't see why not. Sure, they want you to buy Pila batteries with it just like with a lot of other products that are only "safe" if you use THEIR usually higher priced stuff..... I'm using regular AW batteries, works just fine.

 

[Scribbles25]

Forgot to update. The 3100mah charged fine. So did my other batteries.